SQLBits 2024

Relational or Non-Relational? Choosing the Best Database for the Task

Relational databases are excellent tools that can solve many data problems...but not all of them. The same can be said for non-relational databases. This session will showcase the strengths and weaknesses of both relational and non-relational databases with a particular focus on the best use cases for each. Attendees will see real-world examples of what they may - or may not - want to store in a particular database type, and why.
Is your organization using the right type of database or is it just using what's already available? Relational databases are excellent tools that can solve many data problems...but not all of them. The exact same can be said for non-relational databases as well. So how does one make sure they're leveraging the database model that best addresses the project's needs and helps guarantee scalability and performance for years to come?

This session will showcase the strengths and weaknesses of both relational and non-relational databases with a particular focus on the best use cases for each. Attendees will see real-world examples of what they may - or may not - want to store in a particular database type, and why. Attend this session and leave with architecture skills necessary to make this determination early in the design phase and help set your team's next undertaking on the path to success!